Ireland Gardaí renew appeal in Paul Byrne murder investigation in Dublin
Paul 'Frank' Byrne, a 20-year-old man, was last seen at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin, on 15 July 2009, reportedly leaving the estate in a wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma with other men. His mother reported him missing at Tallaght Garda Station the following day, and his skeletal remains were found by a forestry worker in a wooded area near Blessington, Co Wicklow, on 29 July 2010. The remains were identified through DNA testing. Five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, but no charges have been brought. On 15 July 2026, Gardaí issued a renewed appeal for information, 17 years after Byrne was last seen.
- Reported15 Jul
4 reports - Arrested30 Jan
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Paul 'Frank' Byrne, a 20-year-old man, was last seen at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24, on 15 July 2009, reportedly leaving the estate in a 2000-registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other males.
- Where
- His skeletal remains were found by a forestry worker in a wooded area near Blessington, Co Wicklow, on 29 July 2010.
- When
- His mother reported him missing at Tallaght Garda Station on 16 July 2009.
- Investigation
- The remains were identified through DNA profiling.
- Five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, including a man in his 30s arrested on 30 January 2023 and taken to Baltinglass Garda Station, but no charges have been brought.
- On 15 July 2026, Gardaí at Blessington Garda Station issued a renewed appeal for public information, 17 years after Byrne was last seen.
- Other details
- The Byrne family are described as anxious for the investigation to progress and bring them closure.
45 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested in the Dublin area on 30 January 2023 in connection with the Paul Byrne murder investigation. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatByrne's mother reported his disappearance to Tallaght Garda Station. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatGardaí have issued a fresh appeal for information in the murder investigation. (rte.ie)
- whatThe skeletal remains of a 20-year-old man were found in 2010 (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe left the estate in a 2000-registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other males (dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatHe was spotted leaving the estate in a 2000-registered wine coloured Mitsubishi Carisma (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was leaving with other men (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHis mother reported him missing the following day (irishmirror.ie)
- whatPaul Byrne left the estate in a 2000-registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other males (garda.ie)
- whereThe arrested man was taken to Baltinglass Garda Station. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereByrne's remains were found by a forestry worker felling trees in a remote area at Ballyfolan, Blessington, County Wicklow on 29 July 2010. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereByrne was last seen at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whereByrne's remains were found in a wooded area near Blessington, Co Wicklow, on 29 July 2010. (rte.ie)
- whereHe was spotted at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght (dublinlive.ie)
- whereHis remains were found in a wooded area near Blessington, Co Wicklow, on 29 July 2010 (dublinlive.ie)
- whereHis remains were found by a forestry worker near Blessington in Wicklow on 29 July 2010 (irishmirror.ie)
- wherePaul Byrne's remains were found in a wooded area near Blessington, Co Wicklow (garda.ie)
- wherePaul Byrne was last seen at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24 (garda.ie)
- whereHis remains were discovered in a wooded area by a forestry worker near Blessington, Co Wicklow, on 29 July 2010. (irishtimes.com)
- whenPaul 'Frank' Byrne was reported missing from Kilmartin Green in Tallaght on 16 July 2009. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenByrne had last been seen on 15 July 2009. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenPaul 'Frank' Byrne was last seen on 15 July 2009. (rte.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whenIt is now 17 years since Paul Byrne was last seen (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenPaul Byrne's remains were discovered on 29 July 2010 (garda.ie)
- whenIt has been 17 years since Paul Byrne was last seen (garda.ie)
- investigationHe is the fifth person arrested in connection with the 13-year investigation. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationByrne was identified using DNA profiling. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationByrne was reported missing by his mother at Tallaght Garda Station the day after he was last seen. (rte.ie)
- investigationFive people have been arrested in connection with the investigation to date. (rte.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information can contact gardaí in Blessington. (rte.ie)
- investigationFive people were arrested over the course of the Garda investigation (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationNo one has been brought to justice for the murder (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationHe was reported missing by his mother the next day (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe remains were found by a forestry worker (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí at Blessington Garda Station are renewing their appeal to the public (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationFive people have been arrested in connection with the investigation (irishmirror.ie, garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí at Blessington Garda Station are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance and information (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationPaul Byrne was reported missing by his mother at Tallaght Garda Station the day after he was last seen (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí at Blessington Garda Station are renewing their appeal for public assistance (garda.ie)
- investigationHis mother reported him missing at Tallaght Garda station the next day. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe remains were identified through DNA testing. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationFive people have been arrested in connection with the investigation but no charges were ever brought. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAnyone with information has been asked to contact Blessington Garda station or the Garda confidential line. (irishtimes.com)
- otherByrne reportedly left the estate in a wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other males. (rte.ie)
- otherThe passage of time may mean that relationships have changed and that individuals who have withheld information may now be willing to speak. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Jul2026Gardaí renew appeal over murder of Dublin man (20) who went missing 17 years ago
Gardaí have issued a renewed public appeal for information on the 2009 murder, noting the Byrne family are anxious for closure and that the passage of time may make previously silent individuals willing to speak.
victim, 20, male, irish (judged from name)suspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect - 15 Jul202615/07/2026 Renewed Appeal - Murder of Paul Byrne - 15th July 2009
Renewed appeal issued 17 years after Paul Byrne was last seen, with Gardaí urging people to come forward as relationships and associations may have changed over time.
victim, 20, male, irish (judged from name)suspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect - 15 Jul2026Gardai renew information appeal into murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne
Provides additional detail on the last sighting (Kilmartin Green, wine coloured 2000-registered Mitsubishi Carisma, leaving with other men), the exact date of remains discovery (29 July 2010), and notes it is now 17 years since he was last seen.
victim, Paul 'Frank' Byrne, 20, male, irish (judged from name)Paul 'Frank' Byrnesuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect - 15 Jul2026Gardaí issue renewed appeal over murder of man found in forest 16 years ago
Provides the specific last-sighting location (Kilmartin Green, Tallaght), the vehicle (2000-registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma), the exact date of discovery (29 July 2010), and that the remains were found by a forestry worker. Notes it is now 17 years since he was last seen and that the family are anxious for closure.
victim, Paul 'Frank' Byrne, 20, male, irish (judged from name)Paul 'Frank' Byrnesuspect - 15 Jul2026Renewed appeal over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne
Cold-case renewed appeal, 17 years after the disappearance. Adds the last-sighting details, the remains discovery near Blessington, the vehicle reportedly used, the five arrests to date, and the garda contact numbers.
victim, Paul 'Frank' Byrne, 20, male, irish (judged from name)Paul 'Frank' Byrnesuspectsuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect - 30 Jan2023Man arrested as part of 13 year murder investigation of Paul 'Frank' Byrne
Reports the arrest of a fifth suspect (a man in his 30s) in the Paul Byrne murder investigation, taken to Baltinglass Garda Station on 30 January 2023.
victim, Paul 'Frank' Byrne, 20, male, irish (judged from name)Paul 'Frank' Byrnesuspect, 30s, male